American Munch London

Spamalot · 4 Feb 2013 at 11:44

Hi,

I want to book a table at a traditional southern American dinner for a couple of weeks time.

We're talking mac and cheese, bulled pork, ribs...

Where would you guys recommend? I've been to Bodean's it was incredible, I'm up for something new though.

Thanks!

tombrr · 4 Feb 2013 at 12:12

Went to the 'Blues Kitchen' the other day in Camden, would recommend especially the shakes

website: http://www.theblueskitchen.com/

TheDean · 4 Feb 2013 at 12:42

Pit Cue, Soho : http://www.pittcue.co.uk/home/

The Rib Man : http://www.theribman.co.uk/

molinari · 4 Feb 2013 at 12:47

I'd recommend Pit Cue Co in Soho: website with basic info. Timeout review
You can't book a table (which is a nuisance), but they serve awesome pulled pork, ribs, brisket etc...
It goes against you wanting to book a table, but there can't be many places better than Pit Cue Co for southern inspired meat

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territt · 4 Feb 2013 at 13:08

Bodeans..

Scam · 4 Feb 2013 at 14:26

Pitt Cue is definitely the place, just a pity it's so small and doesn't take bookings. I work around the corner and for that reason I've still not been!

Spamalot · 4 Feb 2013 at 14:50

Scam said:
Pitt Cue is definitely the place, just a pity it's so small and doesn't take bookings. I work around the corner and for that reason I've still not been!

What's the queue normally like then? it looks very small from the pictures.

TheDean · 4 Feb 2013 at 15:18

Spamalot said:
What's the queue normally like then? it looks very small from the pictures.

It only seats 30...go figure

SAM81 · 4 Feb 2013 at 17:13

Pit Cue!

Not really southern food, but I can also recommend Meat Liquor.

Youstolemyname · 4 Feb 2013 at 19:49

I enjoyed my visit to Bodeans

DcD · 4 Feb 2013 at 20:41

Big Easy on Kings Road

molinari · 5 Feb 2013 at 07:20

Spamalot said:
What's the queue normally like then? it looks very small from the pictures.

I've been and queued. I got there 30 minutes before it opened, and was the last person in to be able to get a table

. It's popular for a reason. I've been to Bodeans many times and enjoyed it, but the food doesn't really compare to the quality at Pit Cue. Of course, Bodeans has more seats and you can book.

macuser · 5 Feb 2013 at 13:06

Another recommendation for Bodeans Tower Hill, great food and good potions. Good atmosphere too. Was well stuffed!!!!!

Spamalot · 5 Feb 2013 at 15:13

A friend recommended red dog saloon, anyone been?

Adam · 5 Feb 2013 at 15:20

Spamalot said:
A friend recommended red dog saloon, anyone been?

I heard it wasn't too great from some people in the office.

I love Bodeans, one of my favorite restaurants in London.

Spamalot · 5 Feb 2013 at 15:32

Adam said:
I heard it wasn't too great from some people in the office.

I love Bodeans, one of my favorite restaurants in London.

I love Bodeans as well. Normally I wouldn't be so fussy but I'm going with my wife who's from North Carolina so she's she a bit of an expert.

Sam · 5 Feb 2013 at 15:55

Bodeons i thought was average, all a bit dry really. Ive been a number of times too

http://www.southern11.co.uk/ - Very good, love the meat platter

http://almostfamousburgers.com/ - Not been yet but everyone who i know has gone have said the burgers are out of this world, check the pics on twitter

http://www.solita.co.uk/ - been twice now, burgers are amazing especially the big manc

Adam · 5 Feb 2013 at 16:36

Sam said:
Bodeons i thought was average, all a bit dry really. Ive been a number of times too

http://www.southern11.co.uk/ - Very good, love the meat platter

http://almostfamousburgers.com/ - Not been yet but everyone who i know has gone have said the burgers are out of this world, check the pics on twitter

http://www.solita.co.uk/ - been twice now, burgers are amazing especially the big manc

With the exception of Southern 11, none of those are really what the OP is looking for, the rest aren't in London :confused:

Scam · 5 Feb 2013 at 18:41

Spamalot said:
I love Bodeans as well. Normally I wouldn't be so fussy but I'm going with my wife who's from North Carolina so she's she a bit of an expert.

It should probably be Pitt Cue then

Bodeans is geat but the quality of food isn't astounding. I used to live in the US (nowhere near the home of BBQ/Southern food etc.!) and I'd say Bodeans is just on par with your generic American comfort food/ribs/meat joint. That is not to say it's bad though!

Maybe plan to queue at Pitt Cue, but book a table at Bodeons for later in the evening. i.e. if you're still not into PQ after 2hrs of waiting you can abandon and go to Bodeans?

They're only a 5min walk from each other.

molinari · 6 Feb 2013 at 07:24

Scam said:
It should probably be Pitt Cue then

Bodeans is geat but the quality of food isn't astounding. I used to live in the US (nowhere near the home of BBQ/Southern food etc.!) and I'd say Bodeans is just on par with your generic American comfort food/ribs/meat joint.

Completely agree. As nice as Bodeans is for beer and ribs, it's not somewhere I'd take someone who knows their southern food.